MBA Intern, Supply Chain Optimization - Summer 2027

Medline Industries, Inc. in; Northfield Township (IL); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP, with 50+ years of growth and a global footprint, invites MBA interns for Supply Chain Optimization (Project Management) this Summer 2027. Based in Northfield, IL, and at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, Medline offers a collaborative, inclusive environment and opportunities to make an impact.

The internship tasks include translating insights into actionable recommendations, delivering a high‑impact project to improve efficiency, service levels, inventory, or operating

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an MBA degree.
• 3+ years of professional business experience within Supply Chain or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort working with data.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community with vendors along with preferred negotiation experience.
• Demonstrated ability to present to senior management with the purpose of influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Translate operational, supply chain, and customer insights into actionable recommendations.
• Deliver a high-impact project that improves efficiency, service levels, inventory, or operating performance.
• Develop and present actionable recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, or cost-savings efforts
• Collaborate with teams across Sales, Operations, Product Management, Finance, and more to solve real business problems
• Prepare leadership-ready presentations or reports to share findings

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Data analysis

Relationship building

Negotiation

Senior management storytelling

Education

MBA degree

Job description

MBA Intern, Supply Chain Optimization - Summer 2027 (Project Management)

Job Summary

With over 50 years of consecutive growth, Medline has more than 43,000 employees worldwide and business in over 125 countries. Recently named one of the nation's "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For," we have a state-of-the-art headquarters in Northfield, IL, and a dynamic city office at the Merchandise Mart in downtown Chicago. We are proud to offer opportunities for those who are curious, collaborative, and ready to make an impact.

Job Description

Internship Responsibilities:

• Translate operational, supply chain, and customer insights into actionable recommendations.
• Deliver a high-impact project that improves efficiency, service levels, inventory, or operating performance.
• Develop and present actionable recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders
• Support strategic initiatives, process improvements, or cost-savings efforts
• Collaborate with teams across Sales, Operations, Product Management, Finance, and more to solve real business problems
• Prepare leadership-ready presentations or reports to share findings

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an MBA degree
• 3+ years of professional business experience within Supply Chain or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; comfort working with data
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community
• with vendors along with preferred negotiation experience
• Demonstrated ability to present to senior management with the purpose of influencing decisions

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$92,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp for interns and temporary roles.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere .

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.